The article "Creative Cities: Conceptual Issues and Policy Questions" by Allen J. Scott explores the nature and significance of creative cities within the context of the new economy. It traces the connections between recent shifts in technologies, production structures, labor markets, and locational agglomeration, highlighting how these factors unleash specific forms of economic and cultural innovation in modern cities. The author discusses the policy implications, particularly the challenges and possibilities for policymakers in building creative cities. The article also examines the effects of globalization, suggesting the emergence of a worldwide network of creative cities bound by competition and cooperation. It identifies both positive and negative dimensions of creative cities, emphasizing the need for collective decision-making and coordination to manage externalities and enhance creativity. The article concludes by discussing the internal structure and functions of urban space, as well as the impacts of globalization on urban development and creative cities, advocating for a balanced approach that addresses both the benefits and challenges of urban creativity.The article "Creative Cities: Conceptual Issues and Policy Questions" by Allen J. Scott explores the nature and significance of creative cities within the context of the new economy. It traces the connections between recent shifts in technologies, production structures, labor markets, and locational agglomeration, highlighting how these factors unleash specific forms of economic and cultural innovation in modern cities. The author discusses the policy implications, particularly the challenges and possibilities for policymakers in building creative cities. The article also examines the effects of globalization, suggesting the emergence of a worldwide network of creative cities bound by competition and cooperation. It identifies both positive and negative dimensions of creative cities, emphasizing the need for collective decision-making and coordination to manage externalities and enhance creativity. The article concludes by discussing the internal structure and functions of urban space, as well as the impacts of globalization on urban development and creative cities, advocating for a balanced approach that addresses both the benefits and challenges of urban creativity.